Possessing the athletic tools at 6’6″, 242, Schultz was selected in the 4th round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Hopped into the starting lineup in 2020, and became a reliable target for Dak Prescott.
Best season came in 2021 starting 15 of 17 contests, catching 78 passes for 808 yards, 8 TDs and 47 first downs.
Unable to secure a long-term deal with the Cowboys, Schultz signed with the Houston Texans in 2023.
Immediately became rookie QB CJ Stroud’s favorite 3rd down option, Schultz had 59 catches for 635 yards and 5 TDs.
In 2025 only started 6 contests, but caught a career high 82 passes (777 yards and 3 TDs).
His 194 receptions and counting as of the 2026 season are a Texans franchise career record for TEs.
NOTES:
I like Dalton and he’s a sneaky late round fantasy selection in the Texans offensive system. A lot of pundits knock Dalton’s blocking skills, but my beef is with the nicks and tears he’s experienced over his college as in 8 seasons, he’s started 78 of 124 contests.
Marquez Stephenson was a dangerous return man and receiver who played college ball at Houston from 2016-’20.
After losing his entire 2017 to a torn ACL, Stephenson returned to catch 75 passes for 1019 yards and 9 TDs for the Coogs.
He then returned the following year and had 907 yards on 52 catches- including a 97 yarder, notching 9 more receiving TDs.
Displayed a knack for the return game that year averaging 27.8 yards a kick and scoring twice on 17 returns.
Over his college career Speedy had 34 kick returns for 889 yards and 3 TDs, and caught 147 passes for 2269 yards and 22 TDs.
Selected in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Spent most of his rookie season on and off of IR and the practice squad.
Signed by the Browns at the tail end of the year and waived before camp in 2023.
Quickly signed with the Panthers that year, and was placed on the physically unable to perform list, and released shortly before camp.
Signed with the San Antonio Brahmas in 2024 of the UFL.
Posted 33 receptions for 265 yards and 2 TDs.
Returned to the team for 2025 and despite the team’s QB issues had 13 receptions for 134 yards.
After the Brahmas were euthanized by the new UFL ownership, Stevenson was selected by the Orlando Storm but did not make the squad.
NOTES:
I really liked Speedy and from time to time he showed some really nice flashes. He signed these three cards for me at an extremely hot meet and greet at a bar in San Antonio. I got two or three extras signed for Joe, but was unable to nab him on anything else in 2025. Really solid Score 2021 card though.
CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Action Packed 1991, Skybox Impact 1992 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 2/14 RECEIVED: 3/7 (21 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Ronnie Lippett was a 3 year starter at the University of Miami at DB from 1979-’81.
Recorded 3 interceptions and 49 tackles in his Senior year, and 10 overall for this career.
Drafted by the New England Patriots in 1982 during the 8th round, Lippett ended up being a steal for the team.
Although standing at 5’11”, 180, he almost immediately stepped into the starting lineup replacing Mike Haynes (who departed for LA).
Over his career Lippett intercepted 24 passes- with 7 of them coming at the hands of Dan Marino.
Best season came in 1986 when Lippett had 8 picks for 76 yards.
Despite suffering near career ending injuries, Lippett played through the 1991 season, appearing in 121 contests.
After retiring worked with families counselling kids to stay off drugs and owned a series of quick oil change shops.
ACCOLADES:
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
AFC Defensive Player of the Week 1986
New England Patriots All 1980s Team
NOTES:
A venerable DB, Ronnie Lippett was a solid DB in Tecmo Superbowl. Lippett has received some attention for his litigation against the Patriots and the NFL for workman’s compensation, delayed payments and benefit issues.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
